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Abschluß

completion

noun AHP-shluss Less Common

Also means

degree

Usage Note

Abschluß (modern spelling Abschluss) comes from abschließen ('to conclude') and means a conclusion, a deal closed, or an educational qualification. A school-leaving certificate is a Schulabschluss. To bring something to a close is zum Abschluss bringen.

Examples

"Sie hat ihren Abschluss gemacht."

Natural Translation

She got her degree.

Literal Translation

She has her degree made.

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